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N653 CBD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,944 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,837 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 122,830 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 122,830 miles

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,783 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 115,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 112,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 108,387 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 108,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 73,232 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N653 CBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N653 CBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N653 CBD registered?

N653 CBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N653 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N653 CBD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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